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| Chinook Health Region |
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Our purpose is to assist in improving the health, well being, and quality of life of Aboriginal People and their families affected by diabetes. The Chinook Health Region, Aboriginal Diabetes Prevention and Management Program has started to tackle the multitude of issues surrounding diabetes in First Nation Communities by: (1) planning programs and strategies to prevent diabetes; (2) increasing awareness of diabetes and diabetes complications; (3) assisting individuals with diabetes management, emphasizing the spiritual, cultural, physical and emotional aspects of health.
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| Lethbridge Aboriginal Career & Employment Center |
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Our objective is to provide employment services to the local Aboriginal population. Aboriginal clients will have access to a variety of services that are designed to assist clients, based upon individual goals and development with career exploration, training and employment. Career Counsellors are available to work one on one with clients to best determine an action plan based upon short or long term goals. A Job developer will be actively searching for employment oppotunities within the City of Lethbridge and Alberta in order to provide clients with employment and work experience.
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| Lethbridge Native Women's Transition Home Society |
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The Native Women's Transition Home Society is a project which offers accomodation and resources to women in a cultural and compassionate manner. Empower the individuals in making responsible choices and changes in their life to set themselves on a path towards a self-sufficient future.
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| Lethbridge School District No. 51 |
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The mission of Lethbridge School District No. 51 is to graduate responsible, skilled productive citizens who are empowered as Creative problem solvers, Lifelong learners, Caring understanding individuals who contribute to the betterment of self and society in a changing world. To thei send we will provide the most effective resources, programs and services.
Lethbridge School District No. 51 through the First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Education Program continues to assist District schools to be responsive to the needs of Aboriginal students. The “FNMI” Program has taken a leadership role in Southern Alberta in the development of “Best Practices” in urban Aboriginal education. With its wide variety of programming and community partnerships, the “FNMI” staff and personnel have been able to provide Aboriginal students within Lethbridge District No.51 Schools with an increasingly culturally relevant education and learning atmosphere.
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| Metis Nation Local 2003 |
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The mission of the Metis Nation of Southern Alberta Association Local 2003 is to promote and enhance the social, economic and cultural well being of the Metis Nation.
The Vision of Alberta Association Local 2003 is a community where Metis People are recognized as a distinct Nation with social , economic and cultural acceptance.
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| OpoKaa'Sin Early Intervention Society |
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Opokaa'sin's vision is of a healthy community where First Nations children,through family, community and cultural support, reflect pride, respect and self-esteem in realizing their full potential.
Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society exists to strengthen and support connections among First Nations children, families, and community through advocation, education, and the sharing of culture.
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| Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society |
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The Sik-Ooh-Kotoki friendship Society strives to improve the quality of life for Aboriginal people in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities which encourage equal access to, and participation in Canadian Society, and which respect adn strengthen the increasing emphasis on Aboriginal Cultural distinctiveness.
Program Type Health Promotion and Prevention; Knowledge Transfer
Topics Aboriginal peoples in urban communities; Nutrition and diet; Recreation and play; Traditional cultural events
Population First Nations
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| Treaty 7 Urban Housing Authority |
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Treaty 7 Housing is a Native operated not-for-profit organization which provides subsidized housing rental units for low to moderate income native families seeking accommodations in the urban areas.
Developments consist of self-contained units ranging in size from two to four bedrooms units. Accommodations are available in Lethbridge, Cardston, and Calgary and in various styles such as townhouses, duplexes, and single family dwellings. Applicants are approved for a specific size of unit based on the family composition of the household.
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| Alberta Employment Immigration and Industry |
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Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) is the provincial gateway for career, learning and employment information and services in Alberta, Canada. The site is provided through a provincial government partnership of Alberta Human Resources and Employment, Alberta Education, and Alberta Advanced Education.
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| City of Lethbridge |
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Family and Community Support Services is a partnership between the Province of Alberta and the City of Lethbridge. A process of community leadership, facilitation, collaboration and cooperative social planning, will result in community driven preventive social initiatives designed to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and the community and ensure that all citizen’s basic needs are met, individual and family dignity and well-being are enhanced Community is healthy and resilient, Family and human service delivery is dynamic.
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| Family Ties Association |
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Family Ties (1997) Association is committed to promoting the well-being of families at home and in the community. Strong Families, Strong Communities.
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| Lethbridge College |
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| Southwest Alberta Child and Family Services Authority |
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Our Vision
Oki Noo’Kosakaa … Gather Round My Children
Southwestern Alberta is a safe, diverse and caring community, responsive to the healthy development and well-being of all our children and families – a whole community strengthening the sacredness of being.
Our Mission
Parents, families, extended families and communities have a right and responsibility to care for their children. Programs and services will be provided to address the safety, security, physical and emotional well-being of all children and families. The cultural diversity, values, beliefs and customs of children, families and communities in Southwest Alberta will be acknowledged and respected. The Southwest Alberta Child and Family Services Authority Board is committed to being involved in our communities by sharing the community engagement vision and to listen, promote and maintain partnerships and cooperation. This is the key to enhancement of prevention, early intervention programs and core services.
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